Are you a spook seeker or looking for a family-friendly event, we have both!
Shoofly Farm is excited to be hosting our 4th Annual Haunted Hayrides and Spookfest.
All proceeds from this event benefit Shoofly's non-profit Ranshaw Ranch, a certified 501c3 horse rescue. You can have a great time while helping to support a local charity!
Haunted Hayride - $20 per person
may not be suitable for younger children, ride at your own risk
This old farm was established in 1879 and carries with it an unsettling past. Explore our barn on a self-guided tour to learn about Shoofly's haunted history before one of our guides takes you over to climb aboard an 18-minute hayride through the eerie and disturbing 50-acre woods of Shoofly. This hayride is a unique experience you will NOT get anywhere else!
Not interested in riding through our haunted forest? Kick back and enjoy some food vendors, and music, or roast some smores around our fire pit on the farm's main property while you wait for the more adventurous members of your party to return...hopefully.
Gates open at 7 pm
Hayrides begin at 7:10pm and run through 11:00 pm
PLEASE NOTE: This year our rides from 7:10 pm to 8 pm are NO BOO rides. This is where there are fewer actors and they are not out to "get you". This does not mean you will not be scared of the ghouls on the trail but this is a lower-level thrill for those seeking a scary experience but are unsure they can handle the full thrill of our trail.
Shoofly Spookfest - $10 per person
Children 2 and under are FREE
Looking for a less spooky experience? Join us for Shoofly's Spookfest. Admission includes our Hayride through the forest to see all of the props in the daylight. No devices, audio, or scare staff will be running or present, think of it as a quiet hayride with some Halloween decorations.
Back at the farm, experience our popular petting pasture and interact with goats, pigs, chickens, and horses. Play in our mini-corn pits. Or enjoy a short train ride (riders 50lbs or less)
Come in costume and trick or treat and shop with our independent vendors, offering an array of products and services.
Fishing is catch and release only and you must bring your own bait and poles.
Spookfest will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays
October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th and November 2nd
Shoofly Farm Virginia
5031 Treely rd
Chester, Va
Getting to our farm
We are located on the corner of Treely Rd and Branders Bridge. When visiting our farm please turn on Treely rd. Parking attendants will direct you to one of 2 parking lots or street parking (to ensure the roads do not become crowded for emergency vehicles only one side of Treely Road may be used for parking)
Interested in volunteering for the Hayrides or Spookfest?
Click the button below and fill out our volunteer form !
We are looking for volunteers to help set up and take down props. We need scare actors (no need to be professional just enthusiastic about scaring), hayride loaders and un-loaders, parking attendants, and security detail. This is a great opportunity for high school students needing volunteer hours for classes and clubs!
Are you interested in being a 2024 Sponsor? There is still time!
Become a Shoofly Farm Haunted Hayrides and Spookfest Sponsor! Ranshaw Ranch is a local 501c3 horse rescue dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of slaughter-bound horses. Shoofly Farm, a local animal sanctuary and rescue is hosting our fourth annual Haunted Hayride and Spookfest to raise funds for Shoofly’s non-profit branch, Ranshaw Ranch.
As a sponsor, you will receive the following:
● 4 tickets for either our nighttime Haunted Hayride or our daytime Spookfest
● Vendor booth space for either our Daytime Spookfest or Nighttime Hayride or both!
● Receipt for a Tax deduction. Because the money is going to a registered 501c3 your donation is tax deductible!
● Your business name and link will be listed on our website and Social Media pages as a sponsor.
● We will display any banners or yard signs to promote your business at the event. Any signage needs to be provided by the sponsor. We can also hand out any brochures, business cards, or merch at the gate for your business. Again it must be provided by the sponsor.
Sponsorship is only $450 and is going to a great cause helping Ranshaw Ranch in their primary fundraiser for the year. Payments can be made to Ranshaw Ranch, by cash, check or money order.
If you are interested in being a sponsor please contact us at...
Shooflyfarmvirginia@gmail.com with the title 2024 Sponsor.